The SHIFT with Danny Levy

THE SHIFT is a deep dive into the ideas, technologies, and bold decisions reshaping the future of business - presented by Danny Levy. In each episode, Danny sits down with leaders, innovators, and contrarians who are building what comes next. From the executives driving transformation inside the world’s biggest companies to the founders reinventing entire industries, THE SHIFT goes beyond headlines and hype to uncover the real stories behind meaningful change.This is not a podcast about trends - it’s about the inflection points, breakthroughs and the hard choices. This is THE SHIFT.

The SHIFT with Danny Levy is a business podcast hosted by Danny Levy, with 118 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Danny Levy hosts The SHIFT with Danny Levy, a business show with 118 episodes published.

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  The SHIFT with Danny Levy

  The $150 Trillion Problem: Can We Finally Fix Cross-Border Payments? With MetaComp

  Aug 16, 202640 min

  In this special episode of THE SHIFT, recorded live at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, Danny Levy explores one of the biggest problems still facing global finance: Why can you send money across Singapore in seconds… but moving it across borders can still take days? Despite decades of innovation, much of the infrastructure powering cross-border payments remains slow, expensive, fragmented, and dependent on multiple intermediaries. And this isn’t a small problem. We’re talking about a global cross-border payments market moving more than $150 trillion. Joining Danny is Eddie Hui, Co-President & Chief Operating Officer at MetaComp, to explore whether a new liquidity layer built using blockchain, stablecoins, and modern settlement infrastructure could finally change how money moves around the world. Recorded onsite at Money20/20 Asia, the conversation explores what’s actually broken in cross-border payments - and what replacing the infrastructure underneath them could look like. The conversation explores: Why domestic payment systems like PayNow and PromptPay have evolved so much faster than cross-border payments Where the current correspondent banking model creates friction, cost, and uncertainty Why SMEs and institutional payments may have more to gain from new infrastructure than consumers What a blockchain-powered “liquidity layer” actually means in practice Where stablecoins fit into the future of global settlement How newer payment rails could change liquidity, certainty, and cash flow for businesses Whether faster settlement can provide the same trust and protection as traditional banking infrastructure Why regulation could be an enabler rather than a barrier to adoption Whether correspondent banking will still exist in its current form 5–10 years from now Why separating blockchain as a technology from crypto as an asset class matters Drawing on Eddie’s experience across payments, digital assets, and financial infrastructure, the discussion cuts through the technology narrative and focuses on the problem that actually matters: moving money around the world faster, more efficiently, and with greater certainty. Because the future of payments may not look radically different on the surface. But underneath, the rails could change completely. That’s THE SHIFT.

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  Episode #8

  Why Trust Is Becoming Financial Services’ Biggest Competitive Advantage with Know Your Customer

  Jul 23, 202638 minS5

  Trust has always been at the heart of financial services. But as AI accelerates, financial crime becomes more sophisticated, and regulation continues to evolve, trust is becoming more than a prerequisite - it’s becoming a competitive advantage. Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia, Danny Levy sits down with Claus Christensen, Founder & CEO of Know Your Customer, to explore how financial institutions are rethinking compliance, identity and risk in a rapidly changing world. They discuss how AI is transforming KYC and AML, why compliance is shifting from a back-office function to a strategic advantage, the challenge of building technology for a fragmented global regulatory landscape, and what the future of trust looks like in financial services. Claus also shares the story behind building Know Your Customer, lessons from scaling a global regtech company, and how leaders should think about regulation, innovation and customer trust over the next three to five years. In this episode: Why trust is becoming a competitive advantage in financial services How AI is changing KYC and AML The biggest trends shaping compliance and financial crime Building global technology for local regulation Why compliance is moving from cost centre to strategic asset Leadership lessons from scaling a global regtech business What the future of trust and financial services looks like Whether you’re a fintech founder, banking executive, compliance leader or simply curious about the future of financial services, this episode explores one of the biggest SHIFTS happening behind the scenes.

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  Episode #7

  Breaking Borders: Rewiring Cross-Border Payments for the APAC Economy with Transfermate

  Jul 7, 202638 minS5

  In Episode Seven of THE SHIFT , Danny Levy explores a challenge that sits at the heart of global commerce: Why is moving money across borders still so complicated? For businesses operating across Asia Pacific, payments rarely move in a straight line. Different currencies, fragmented banking infrastructure, regulatory complexity, hidden costs, settlement delays, and limited visibility continue to create friction in a world that increasingly expects everything to happen instantly. At the same time, businesses are demanding more transparency, greater control, and faster access to global markets. So what does it take to build a payment network designed for how business actually operates today? Joining Danny is Vijay Rao, Chief Revenue Officer APAC at TransferMate , one of the world's leading providers of B2B cross-border payments. With deep experience across fintech and payments, Vijay is helping businesses navigate some of the most complex payment corridors in the world while driving TransferMate's expansion across Asia Pacific. Recorded onsite at Money20/20 Asia , this conversation explores the evolving infrastructure behind global money movement and what it takes to deliver payments that are faster, more transparent, and truly borderless. The conversations explores: Why cross-border payments remain one of the biggest operational pain points for businesses The hidden costs, delays, and inefficiencies that still exist within traditional payment networks How TransferMate is building an alternative approach to global money movement What differentiates TransferMate in an increasingly competitive payments landscape The realities of operating across APAC's complex regulatory and banking environments How licensing and regulatory infrastructure unlock greater certainty for businesses Where the biggest growth opportunities are emerging across Asia Pacific How AI and automation are improving efficiency, compliance, and payment transparency The leadership challenges of scaling teams across highly diverse markets How organisations balance innovation with regulatory responsibility The trends that will define the next decade of cross-border payments Lessons from Vijay's career journey and advice for the next generation of fintech leaders Drawing on his experience leading growth across one of the world's most dynamic payments regions, Vijay offers a practical perspective on the infrastructure, regulation, and technology reshaping international commerce. Grounded, insightful, and highly relevant for leaders across banking, fintech, treasury, and global business, this episode examines the systems quietly powering the movement of money around the world. Because this isn't just about making payments faster. It's about removing the friction that holds global business back. That's THE SHIFT.

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  Episode #6

  The Future of Money Movement: Can Web3 Finally Replace the World’s Payment Rails? With XDC Network

  Jun 8, 202639 minS5

  In Episode Six of THE SHIFT, Danny Levy explores one of the biggest questions facing financial services today: What if the future of global payments isn’t built on new apps… but entirely new rails? For decades, the infrastructure powering cross-border money movement has remained largely unchanged—reliable, trusted, but often slow, expensive, and fragmented. At the same time, a new generation of technologies is emerging. Blockchain networks, stablecoins, tokenised assets, and programmable settlement layers are promising a radically different way for money to move around the world. But how much of this is real innovation—and how much is still hype? Joining Danny is Santosh Vishwasrao, Head of Payments at XDC Network , where he works at the intersection of traditional financial infrastructure, blockchain technology, and next-generation payment systems. Recorded onsite at Money20/20 Asia, this conversation explores what happens when Web3 moves beyond speculation and starts solving real-world payment challenges. The conversation explores: Why the current global payments system still relies on decades-old infrastructure Whether blockchain is replacing traditional rails—or enhancing them Where XDC Network fits alongside established networks like SWIFT Real-world examples of cross-border payments already happening on-chain today Why stablecoins, tokenisation, and blockchain settlement are gaining momentum The biggest barriers to adoption, from regulation to risk and market readiness How cards, crypto, and traditional banking rails are beginning to converge Why emerging markets may adopt these technologies faster than developed economies The role of CBDCs in the future financial ecosystem Who stands to win—and lose—as the next generation of payment infrastructure emerges Drawing on Santosh’s experience across payments, digital assets, and financial innovation, the discussion cuts through the noise surrounding Web3 and focuses on what is actually happening today—and what could change over the next 3–5 years. Grounded, practical, and highly relevant for leaders across banking, fintech, payments, and digital assets, this episode examines the infrastructure layer quietly reshaping the future of money movement. Because this isn’t just about blockchain. It’s about who controls the rails that move money around the world. That’s THE SHIFT.

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  Episode #5

  Global by Design: Why Payments Expansion Fails Without Local Mastery with EBANX

  May 27, 202640 minS5

  In Episode Five of THE SHIFT, Danny Levy sits down with Eduardo de Abreu, CPO and CEO Singapore at EBANX, to unpack one of the most misunderstood challenges in global fintech: Why scaling payments across high-growth markets isn’t about expansion - it’s about precision. Recorded live at Money20/20 Asia, this conversation moves beyond the surface-level narrative of “emerging market growth” and into the operational reality of building a truly global payments company across Latin America, APAC, Africa, and India. Because while many companies enter new markets, very few actually understand them. And in payments, that gap is where strategies break. Eduardo shares a rare, inside look at EBANX’s decade-long journey - from its early days in Latin America to its latest expansion into APAC, anchored by a new regional HQ in Singapore. Together, they explore what it takes to navigate fragmented payment rails, regulatory complexity, and deeply local consumer behaviours — all while maintaining a scalable global model. The discussion dives into: The real decision-making behind entering complex, high-growth markets Why APAC is fundamentally different from Latin America — and what that means for product and strategy The biggest mistakes companies make when trying to “copy-paste” expansion models How EBANX balances local adaptation with global scale The role of AI and product design in managing systemic complexity Where the next wave of opportunity lies beyond the obvious markets What the future of cross-border payments will demand over the next 3–5 years Leadership lessons from building and scaling teams across multiple regions Grounded in real-world execution and hard-earned lessons, this episode challenges the idea that global scale comes from standardisation - and instead makes the case for localisation as a competitive advantage. Because in the next era of payments, the winners won’t just be global. They’ll be locally fluent, everywhere they operate. And that’s THE SHIFT.

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